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We will never forget March 2020; the lockdown was annouced and we went into panic mode, moving all of our equipment into our homes; finding ways to secure files and personal information out of office; making better utilisation of our electronic portal. It was go go go, including managing cases and client expectations. We also set up our training group where we disseminate and create training, all are welcome to join us. we are not selfish as we are here to serve. What we have found as a result of the pandemic is client expectations are to be handled differntly as contact is predominantly by phone, whats app and zoom. Many people are not IT literate which has made it difficult for the. Not being the best on the IT front ourselves we have been on a steep learning curve but it is all for the best. We have settled now into virtual working and we are seeking to better ourselves and to improve our systems. It is not easy but we are managing and improving. We have now found an IT expert to help us and are very grateful. If you are a business or even and individual with IT concerns we can share the contact with you. One other thing is our website was suspended by the designer and as a consequence, we reverted to our rather successful facebook page, click to view where clients can suggest their own times on an appointment booking system. Chat is available there and also on our client portal. Clients can also avoid post and email by using our portal which allows for emails, document sharing and communications of all types. Clients are also able to view their casework progress on their individual protected login. So yes there is progress and as of this weekend, our website is again up and running. I think that's all for now. See you here again next week, still in lockdown, still here serving our clients needs. And we don't profess to being perfect only that we will do our utmost best to help.
Todays question was about domestic violence to partners of skilled workers. Sorry to say the Domestic Violence rule does not cover skilled workers. The rational probably is that the skilled work visa is a temporary visa allowing residence in exchange for work. The partner of permanent residents route is much different there is permanence in the equations and this allows for relief in situations where there is domestic abuse. My answer is regrettably, if you leave your marriage as a skilled worker for a domestic abuse reason, then unless you have an alternative reason to apply to remain in the UK - you should consider leaving to resume your life in the last country you lived in or otherwise your country of origin.
This is not as tricky as it sounds, what you need know first of all is whether you meet the financial requirement with demonstrable earning of £29.000 in the year of the application. Therefore if you have had more than one job, it can be the cumulative amount that count towards the relevant figure. The UKVI require evidence of the work you are undertaking such as contracts, pay remits, bank statements and other documents that show you are in genuine employment. It is open to them to make checks to verify information you choose to submit.
This post explains who is a partner as applies to the spouse visa criteria.
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Bringing your Spouse to the UK Episode 3- English Language Exemptions Partner/Spouse Visa exemptions discussed in a broadcast brought to you by Lawson Hunte Immigration Radio 24.
In this episode, Sonya discusses the English Language Requirements as this pertains to the spouse visa. Exemptions will be explored in a subsequent broadcast. This broadcast is brought to you by Lawson Hunte Immigration Radio 24 keeping it real and educating a nation.
This is a discussion by Sonya King Immigration Lawyer on bringing a spouse to the UK. It is a general overview of starting a spouse visa application. The next Episode is titled Speaking the Language.
Sour milk is a violence to the stomach, just as is the fist. In this series Mwansa discusses the question of myths surrounding domestic violence. Unravelling mysteries and lies.
In this post, our very own reporter Mwansa Chikonde seeks to clarify and educate on why women stay in abusive relationships. We hope this is an enlightening and engaging post and would welcome your comments. Find us on Lawson Hunte Immigration Radio 24 on spotify.